The perinatal nurse is preparing a woman for a scheduled cesarean birth. The woman will be receiving spinal anesthesia for the birth. In order to prevent maternal hypotension, the nurse:
A) Assists the woman to lie down in a supine position.
B) Administers a rapid intravenous infusion of 500 mL of normal saline.
C) Assesses blood pressure and pulse every 5 minutes, three times, before the spinal insertion.
D) Encourages frequent cleansing breaths after the patient has been placed in the correct position for the anesthesia administration.
B
Administers a rapid intravenous infusion of 500 mL of normal saline.
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to administer one dose. How many tablet(s) should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer as a whole number.
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a. Increase the IV rate and recheck in 1 hour. b. Change the infusion rate to TKO. c. Discontinue the solution using aseptic technique. d. Contact the health care provider for consultation.